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Our much beloved Russell George Quarantello, age 59, of Lewiston, NY, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 10, 2019.  Born on June 24, 1960 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Bernardino “Bill” Quarantello and the late Helen M. (Oliver) Quarantello.  
Russ was born and raised in Niagara Falls, and later moved to Lewiston with his family. He graduated with an Electrical Technology Diploma from the former Trott Vocational High School in 1978, and with an Electrical Technology Degree from Niagara County Community College in 1980, where he met his future wife. On October 31, 1992, he married Cheryl A. (Biondi) Quarantello in St. Joseph R.C. Church, Niagara Falls, and together they raised a daughter and three sons. Everything he did was for his wife and children, and for that we will be forever grateful.
Russ was a lifelong worker since the age of 16, often working three part-time jobs simultaneously in the summers. After college, he began his career in 1981, as a technician at Viatranon Grand Island, NY, and then The Carborundum Company, in Niagara Falls. In 1983, he was accepted into the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #237 Apprentice Electrician Training Program, and he began working as an electrician. He graduated to Journeyman status in 1987. Since 1997, he has been a licensed Master Electrician in the City of Niagara Falls. He was a General Foreman, Electrical Foreman, and Journeyman Electrician. He held positions on the Local #237 Executive Board, as a Board Member,  President, and most recently Business Manager for the past twelve years. In 2004 and 2005, he also worked for the U.S. Small Business Administration, traveling to the homes of those affected by hurricanes and floods, to provide disaster relief. In 2012, he was appointed to serve as a Commissioner of the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, and has held that position for the past eight years, including as a past Chairman. 
Russ was a devout Catholic and parishioner of St. Peters R.C. Church in Lewiston, as well as serving as a Eucharistic Minister for many years earlier at St. Joseph R.C. Church. He encouraged his family to attend mass each Sunday, primarily by his steadfast example. He was very active in his community and volunteered for many organizations including the Niagara Falls Boys and Girls Club, the United Way, and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. He also served as a United Way Board Member. He was a devoted Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Cousin, and Friend. Get togethers for holidays, Papa Donut Days, the infamous Cousin’s Night, or a family reunion brought him so much joy. He considered his friends his extended family, and would do anything to help them out in any way he could. He was a skilled handyman. He’d stop to help anyone in need of a hand. He was very active in his children’s lives and coached many sports teams at St. Peter’s R.C. School, and many soccer teams for Niagara PAL and Niagara Pioneer. He enjoyed riding his Harley, often with his wife on the back and his friends alongside. He was a member of the LaSalle Sportsman’s Club and an avid shooter. He had a deep love for his community and his country, and was dedicated to his beliefs. He loved to make people laugh. He was the most kind, generous, and honest man;as many can attest to.
In addition to his father and wife, Russsell is survived by his children, Annina F. Quarantello, Russell B. Quarantello, Christian D. Quarantello, and William J. Quarantello; brother Bernard (Sue Reed) Quarantello, sisters Diane (Ray Roffle) Quarantello, and Jean (Tony) Pascuzzi; brothers-in-law, Joseph Sirianni, Jim (Linda) Biondi, Paul (Terri) Biondi, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and all those who called him Uncle Pumpkin. In addition to his mother, Russell was predeceased by his sister, Michele (Joseph) Sirianni; mother-in-law, Anne M. Biondi and father-in-law Raymond A. Biondi.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 14th from 5 – 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 – 4 p.m. & 6 – 8 p.m. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, where prayers will begin Friday morning at 8:30 a.m., followed by Russell’s Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Church, 620 Center Street, Lewiston, NY. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY.  Please visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences. In lieu of flowers, you may wish to make donations to Russ’s favorite charity, the IBEW Local Union #237 Sick Committee. God Bless Russell.

Russell married BIONDI, Cheryl A on 31 Oct 1992 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Bernardino “Bill” Quarantello, 86, of Kissimmee, FL, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 6, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late George and Carmel (Chiampi) Quarantello.
Bill graduated from Trott Vocational High School.    He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1952 during the Korean Conflict until his honorable discharge in 1953.  On April 4, 1956, he married Helen (Oliver) Quarantello at St. Joseph’s Church.  Mrs. Quarantello predeceased him on February 12, 2018.  Bill was employed for 45 years as a Lineman for Local #1249 IBEW, retiring in 1999.  He spent the last 20 years in Kissimmee, FL, where he enjoyed golfing and the sunshine.  Bill served as the local representative for the Western New York Chapter of Local 1249, and was the co-organizer of the Active Retiree’s Fund.  He was an avid golfer and woodworker, and enjoyed making wooden figurines and caricatures.
Bill is survived by his children, Bernard ‘Bernie’ (Sue Reed) Quarantello, Diane (Ray Roffle) Quarantello, and Jean (Anthony) Pascuzzi; his grandchildren, Justin (Jen), Danielle, Alyssa, Vincent, Valerie (Tim), Steve (Amanda), Frank, Russell, Christian, Annina, William, Carmine (Alexis) and Ashley (Andy); his great grandchildren, Zoe, Zachary, Christian, Julia, Isabelle, Louie, Jackson, and Carmen; his brother, Joseph (Lorna) Quarantillo, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to his wife of 61 years, he was predeceased by his son, Russell (Cheryl) Quarantello, his daughter Michele (Joseph) Sirianni, and his siblings, Gus (late Jean) Quarantello, Ann (late Joseph) Lotterio, and Phyllis Manaresi.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 11 from 3 – 7 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304 where funeral services will begin on Wednesday at 11:15 AM followed by Bill’s Mass of Christian Burial at 12 PM Holy Family Parish at St. Joseph’s Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301.  Interment with Military Honors in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY.  If desired, memorial offerings may be made to IBEW 1249 Active Retiree’s Fund, 8531 Brewerton Road, Cicero, NY 13039.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Bernardino married OLIVER, Helen on 4 Apr 1956 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Helen (daughter of OLIVER, Lloyd H and REID, Christine) was born about 1937 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Feb 2018 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Helen Quarantello, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12th, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Christine (Reed) Oliver.
Helen attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On April 4, 1956 she married her beloved husband, Bernardino Quarantello at St. Joseph’s Church. Helen was employed as the manager of Central Lanes and Luchese Lanes Bowling Alley for many years prior to her retirement. She also volunteered as an election poll officer and for the N.F. Boys and Girls Club.
Helen was an avid bowler and was inducted into the Niagara Falls Women's Bowling Hall of Fame in 1980 for her accomplishments. In her leisure time, she enjoyed arts and crafts, as well as taking care of children. She especially enjoyed traveling with her husband, in particular to Florida where they owned a home for the past 20 years.
In addition to her husband of 61 years, she is survived by her children, Bernard “Bernie” (Sue Solley) Quarantello, Diane (fiancé Ray Roffle) Quarantello, Russell (Cheryl) Quarantello, Jean (Anthony) Pascuzzi and was predeceased by one daughter, Michele (Joseph) Sirianni. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Justin, Danielle, Alyssa, Vincent, Valerie, Steve, Frank, Annina, Russell, Christain, William, Carmine and Ashley; five great-grandchildren; two siblings, Christine (William) McCabe and Bernice (late Jack) Browning; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and loving friends and caretakers Sonja Williams and family. She was predeceased by her siblings William (late Helen) Oliver, George (Marge) Oliver, Barbara (late Fred) Cooper, Catherine (late Thomas) Bearsley and Shirley (late Jack) Long.
Visitation will be on Thursday, February 15th from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, where funeral services will begin on Friday at 11:15 A.M., followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 12 Noon in Holy Family Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial offerings may be made to the N.F. Women’s Bowling Association.
Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Raymond + Anne M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George + CHIAMPI, Carmel. Carmel and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lloyd + REID, Christine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]